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A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the herbs and medicinal plants workshop on Monday! We had a great group of people, asking fantastic questions, and who shared some of their knowledge and experience with me…so we all learned something!

One of my favorite things is when I pass chamomile or ginger tea around and people respond with something like “you know, I didn’t think I liked chamomile, but now that I’ve tried it again, I really do like it!”

And when I get feedback from people who attended a workshop, and they tell me that they just got back from shopping for their new, healthier way of eating, or for some herbs that they are going to add to their life, and you can hear the excitement in their voice….well that’s really the reason I do this job.

You want to start living a healthier life? Want to live at 120% of your potential?

Hey all ~ While visiting family in Bullhead, I’m going to host an event at the Regency in Laughlin. I’d love to see you if you are in the area! I’ve taught workshops all over Japan, but this is my first time teaching in the Bullhead area, and I’m pretty stoked about it….hope you are too:)

Herbs and Medicinal Plants for Dummies

Learn how to use common herbs and medicinal plants from the grocery store and in your cupboard to address common kids’ and adults’ health problems.

Learn and taste easy, delicious medicinal recipes that will help you stay healthy without spending a lot of money on expensive herbs and supplements.

Find out how a few little (and delicious) additions to your diet can bring out a healthier, more energetic YOU.

Monday, Oct. 7

5:30 pm to 7:00pm

$10 per person

(includes lots of samples and a take home cheat sheet)

Please register by email to autumnness@yahoo.com, by Oct. 6.

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Community Wellness Q&A session.

Bring your health and wellness related questions, and get answers about how to address your health problems using diet changes, herbs and supplements. This is your chance to get real, personalized advice on how to stay healthy on a budget, in a way that will fit your lifestyle.

Monday, Oct 7,

7:00pm to 9:00

by donation, pay what you can.

Questions will be answered on a first come, first served basis.

*This is not an attempt to diagnose illness or prescribe medicine, as I am not a licensed medical doctor.

Tomoko took us to an organic farm in Kula where you can pick all your own veggies, and the moment we stepped out of the car, I couldn’t stop smiling. The vegetables were all so healthy and beautiful….and there were so many bees and butterflies flutterby-ing from plant to plant.

I’ve been giving baby Mana chamomile tea since she was about a month old. Fresh chamomile is really sweet, and she loves it. It calms her stomach when she’s gassy, and it soothes her nervous system while she adjusts to life outside the womb. Plus it’s full of minerals, so it’s especially good for her on days when she sweats a lot.

Chamomile has been one of my go to herbs for a long time, because it’s strong enough to calm an adult’s upset stomach, but gentle enough for babies. I’m so glad I get to share this special plant with Mana~~

I went up to my favorite nettle spot at Izumi Gatake and brought back a good size load of the stingy greens.

泉ガ岳のイラクサスポットに新収穫してきました～

They’re dried and packed and ready for tea~

スタジオで乾燥させて、お茶をできました～

Nettles are a little burst of energy for your liver and kidneys, and healthy liver and kidneys mean a healthy YOU. Plus, they taste great as a tea alone, or mixed with Japanese green tea, peppermint or lemon.

I’ve been slowing harvesting the echinacea in my garden for almost a month now, and it’s still blooming~

１か月前から、ちょっとずつエキナセアを収穫してたのにまだまだきれいに咲いてます！

Native Americans have known for ages that echinacea kick starts your immune system when you feel run down or have caught a cold. Thanks to this cheerful looking plant, and raw garlic, I haven’t used antibiotics in about 6 or 7 years. (Don’t let it’s appearance fool you, this is strong medicine)

If you are going to use echinacea, keep one important point in mind~ if you don’t take enough, it won’t work. A good rule of thumb is to take about one heaping teaspoon of powdered herb every two hours~ You can mix it with a bit of warm water and shoot it back, or put a day’s worth in a to-go bottle with some water and lemon juice and take big swigs every two hours. If it’s good quality echinacea, it should tingle on your tongue a bit:)